Magnetic reed switches from Reed Switch Developments Corp. are known for their fast-acting, high-reliability performance. The switches are free from mechanical wear and are hermetically sealed, ensuring years of reliable service within demanding environments. Most assemblies are also UL recognized and RoHS/REACH compliant. With the company’s in-house development and manufacturing capabilities, custom reed switch developments of any sized quantity may be accommodated, with production lead times as short as ten business days. Custom magnetic reed switch actuators are also available with a large selection of permanent magnets, mating with the switch. This includes custom molded magnets, configured to meet user-specific mounting, and operational requirements.

With each custom reed switch project, the company’s talented in-house applications engineering team applies more than 45 years of field-proven experience, working in close collaboration with customers to identify a unique “best fit” solution. These discernments are based on a multitude of application and performance parameters, further drawing upon an extensive portfolio of thousands of legacy success stories. All Reed Switch Development Corp. products are 100% developed and assembled in the USA at the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Racine, Wisconsin, USA.

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Custom Magnetic Reed Switches

Note: It shall be the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that the custom magnetic reed switches provided are sufficient and suitable for the purpose(s) intended (whether by the buyer or by any third party) and that their capacity and performance is not adversely affected by any items used in their installation (where relevant) and/or otherwise in connection with them.

The term “Reed Switch” can refer to either the small glass electrical component as shown in the above drawing, or a complete assembly that is based around this type, or similar component. On this page, “reed switch” will be used to refer to the component and its functionality. But generally, what is true for a reed switch component is also true for a complete assembly.
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